Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Waltham

Waltham sees 167 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 768 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in November with 77 mm falling over 17 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 49 mm across 16 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Waltham receives over 167 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.

In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

Fun facts about Rain from Around the World

Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:

• Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
• On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
• Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
• The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
• Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.

For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Waltham, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.